Boston, MA – January 2, 2024
Link Health is delighted to announce that it has been selected as a recipient of the Leon Lowenstein Foundation Grant. This grant will fuel the Link Health Mobile project, leveraging mobile health clinics to expand broadband access to low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities.
The Link Health Mobile project aims to turn mobile clinics into hubs for healthcare and federal aid program enrollment among eligible members of LMI communities. Led by Dr. Alister Martin, Link Health’s founder and CEO, the initiative focuses on enhancing mobile clinic operations and increasing healthcare accessibility.
The project’s primary objectives include scaling the program across the Leon Lowenstein Foundation (LLF) grantee network and examining post-ACP enrollment outcomes to assess the impact on health, education, and critical life outcomes.
Through the Link Health Mobile initiative, we aim to facilitate follow-up care, establish mobile clinics as one-stop shops for healthcare and support in accessing the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), and offer financial support to lower the costs of internet or phone bills for LMI patients.
The Link Health Mobile project aligns seamlessly with LLF’s mission by enhancing mobile clinic operations, creating a one-stop-shop model, and providing a pioneering approach to remote federal program enrollment.
Link Health expresses gratitude for the Leon Lowenstein Foundation’s support and is eager to embark on this transformative journey to make healthcare and broadband access more accessible to LMI communities.
Link Health’s mission is clear: leverage the healthcare sector to connect patients to the ACP and close the digital divide comprehensively. The organization has partnered with hospitals, clinics, and community health centers, helping over 1,000 individuals receive their $30 monthly benefit.
Link Health’s CEO, Dr. Alister Martin, ER physician and Harvard Professor, expressed enthusiasm for the grant, highlighting that this funding is a game-changer for Link Health and the communities we serve. The CHEE Fund grant will allow us to expand our efforts in connecting individuals to the Affordable Connectivity Program, thereby fostering health equity and civic involvement.
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For further information about Link Health’s initiatives, please visit our website or contact melissa@ahealthierdemocracy.org